Author: news_poster
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:00 am
This study evaluated the efficacy of continuing medical education (CME) in two U.S. regions with surveillance signals of buprenorphine misuse/diversion. Four surveys (before, on-site, and 1 and 3 months post CME) evaluated physician characteristics, practice behaviors, and buprenorphine pharmacology and legislative knowledge. The results show that physicians had limited addictions training. Knowledge and practice behaviors significantly improved after the CME, which should enhance the quality of OBOT and may decrease risk of buprenorphine misuse and diversion from their practices. Mandatory CME targeting OBOT-certified physicians could have a positive impact on patient and public health outcomes. (Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment)
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